Background
Education and experience
Dr Elchin Abbasov trained first as a dental technician and then as a dentist, both in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This page sets out his qualifications and how his experience has developed since.
Two qualifications, one after the other
Dr Abbasov's training began in dental technology. He completed a Dental Technician Diploma at Saint Petersburg Medical College No. 3 between 2000 and 2003. He then studied dentistry at Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University from 2005, qualifying as a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2011.
The first qualification is about how restorations are designed and made. The second is about examining, diagnosing and treating patients. Between them they cover both sides of restorative care: the person in the chair and the restoration being made for them.
Education and experience at a glance
2000–2003
Dental Technician Diploma
Saint Petersburg Medical College No. 3, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Formal training in dental technology, the discipline concerned with designing and making dental restorations and prostheses.
2005–2011
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The clinical dental degree, covering the medical and dental sciences, diagnosis and the treatment of patients.
More than 23 years
Dental technology
Professional practice
Hands-on experience in dental technology. This period overlaps with his clinical career rather than coming entirely before it.
Over 15 years
Clinical dentistry
Now practising in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Clinical practice as a dentist, today as a DHA-licensed General Dentist with a focus on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
2025
Presentation on implant prosthodontics
Scientific event
A presentation on digital versus conventional technologies in implant prosthodontics, the restorative side of implant treatment.
Ongoing
Continued education
Professional development
Continued education and participation in scientific events, keeping clinical and technical knowledge current.
A note on the experience figures
Dr Abbasov has more than 23 years of experience in dental technology and over 15 years in clinical dentistry. These periods overlap, so the two figures should not be added together. They describe two strands of one career that have run alongside each other.
What each discipline brings
Dental medicine is the clinical foundation. It is where a dentist learns to assess the health of teeth, gums and the supporting bone, to understand how the bite works, and to judge when treatment is appropriate and when it is not. Every restorative decision rests on that judgement.
Dental technology is the craft of turning a plan into an object that has to fit within fractions of a millimetre. It involves materials, shape, thickness, colour and the way a restoration meets the tooth and the opposing teeth. Experience in that field shapes how a dentist prepares a tooth and what information they record for the restoration to be made well.
How these two perspectives come together during treatment is explained on the clinical and technical approach page.
Continued education
Dentistry continues to change, particularly in materials and digital workflows. Dr Abbasov keeps his knowledge current through continued education and scientific events.
In 2025 he gave a presentation on digital versus conventional technologies in implant prosthodontics. Implant prosthodontics is the restorative side of implant treatment: the crown, bridge or prosthesis that attaches to an implant. It is a subject where his clinical and technical interests meet, and it connects to his work with implant-supported restorations and digital dentistry.
Current clinical focus
As a General Dentist in Dubai, Dr Abbasov concentrates on the following areas.
- Aesthetic and restorative dentistry
- Porcelain veneers and dental crowns
- Implant-supported restorations (the restorative side of implant treatment)
- Comprehensive rehabilitation, where several teeth or the bite are considered together
- Digital workflows, including intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM design and in-clinic milling
What this means for your care
Qualifications and years of practice are a starting point, not a promise about any individual result. What they offer is a grounding: an understanding of both the clinical reasons for treatment and the practical realities of making a restoration. You are welcome to ask about Dr Abbasov's background at your consultation, and you can read more about his approach to care.
Questions
Frequently asked
General answers only. Your dentist will explain what applies to you.
Where did Dr Abbasov train?
Both of his qualifications are from Saint Petersburg, Russia. He completed a Dental Technician Diploma at Saint Petersburg Medical College No. 3 (2000–2003) and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University (2005–2011).
How long has Dr Abbasov been practising?
He has more than 23 years of experience in dental technology and over 15 years in clinical dentistry. The two periods overlap, because his technical work has continued alongside his clinical career.
Is Dr Abbasov licensed to practise in Dubai?
Yes. He is a DHA-licensed General Dentist; the DHA is the Dubai Health Authority, which licenses healthcare professionals in Dubai. His work focuses on aesthetic and restorative dentistry, described on the treatments page.
What was the 2025 presentation about?
It compared digital and conventional technologies in implant prosthodontics, meaning the restorations that attach to dental implants. The topic reflects his interest in digital dentistry and in how restorations are designed and made.
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About
About
A General Dentist in Dubai who is also a trained dental technician, combining clinical care with a detailed understanding of how restorations are made.
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Approach
Clinical and technical approach
How clinical judgement and technical knowledge meet at every stage of a restoration, from first assessment to final fitting.
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Digital workflow
Digital dentistry
How scanning, computer design and milling connect in restorative care, what they help with and where conventional methods still apply.
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Restorative treatment
Implant-supported restorations
The crowns, bridges and prostheses that attach to dental implants, planned with the final teeth in mind from the start.
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